Term One Highlights

Wow - What A Term!! Eleven "action packed" weeks, with 5S proving to be an amazing bunch of students, who have already reached great heights in so many areas.

 All of the boys can feel exceptionally proud of their achievements in so many areas and they all deserved a well-earned rest over the holidays - as Term Two doesn't look like the pace will be slowing down!!

 Here are some highlights from Term One:

 • I really enjoyed the stream study – everyday on the stream study I learnt something new and I was impressed with my results – Mickey.

 • I really enjoyed the cross-country because I like running and I bet my old score – Arthur.

 • My highlight was the stream presentation, as Caleb and I were able to add in humour and make it interesting with lots of facts as well – Ben.

 • Camp was really exciting – as it was my first time on a school camp and I got to know lots of people – Alex.

 • I really enjoyed camp, as I managed to actually catch a fish on the fishing activity – Ethan.

 • My highlight was swimming sports – as I came first and made it into the zone swimming competition – where I came second – Daniel.

 • My highlight was that I managed to get my stream topic book work completed on time – as I was concerned that I would be finishing it over the holidays – Johnny.

 • My term highlight was after cross-country – the bus was so quiet on the way home – as there were hardly any students on it – as most had gone home with their parents – Max.

 • My highlight was paddle-boarding on camp – as it was a new camp activity and it was very fun and great to try something different – Judd.

 • My highlight was the Stadium Day, as we got to have a whole day off school and were able to spend the day working on our fitness and doing physical activities – Peter.

 • I really enjoyed writing my narrative as I got to improve my creativity and expand my writing skills – Luke.

• My highlight this term was rock-climbing because I knew the instructor and that was fun - Rufus.

 • My highlight was doing the water clarity testing in the stream study because it was a fun activity pouring the water into the tube and it was also very interesting - Matt.

Lest We Forget - ANZAC Day Service

On Friday 19th April, all the students and staff of Wellesley College, gathered at the front of the school, around the flagpole, for a very moving ANZAC Day Service.

Mr Owen shared some special thoughts about the day and its significance. Next a small group of boys sang "Sons of Gallipoli", which was then followed by a prayer.

Sons of Gallipoli

Written and sung by Chris Skinner

We sang ‘God of Nations at thy feet’

As we stood on that sacred shore

With a heartfelt pride

Somewhere deep inside

For the sons of Gallipoli

We sang ‘E I owa Atua’

From the place they call  Anzac Cove

We gazed out to sea

Where our home would be

For the sons of Gallipoli

How still you lie

And how still you die on other hillsides

We sang ‘hear our voices we entreat’

As the wind blew from off the sea

With a tearful sigh and the question why

For the sons of Gallipoli

We sang ‘God defend our free land’

And for all whose lives are torn

With one voice implore

No more talk of war

For the sons of Gallipoli

We sang ‘God of Nations at thy feet’

As we stood on that sacred shore

With a heartfelt pride

Somewhere deep inside

For the sons of Gallipoli 

Introducing .................... “Roderigo”

They say "good things take time" and this has certainly been the case with the naming of our new 5S class bear.
So without further ado - we'd like to introduce you to: “Roderigo”

Roderigo is currently overseas with James J at the moment - but we'll be looking forward to hearing all about his trip, when he returns at the start of Term Two.

10 Special Guests

This week, we were very privileged to have 10 special guests joining us in the class for two days. James J was allowed to bring his 10 pet frogs to school and they proved to be a very exciting and fascinating addition to the class - particularly when they were chasing and catching flies.

The frogs are Green and Gold Bell Frogs and James has had them since they were tadpoles. They are only 3 months old and can expect to live for around 15 years.

Some of the boys were lucky enough to be able to have a turn at holding the frogs and they needed to ensure that their hands were wet, when they did this. There were a couple of hairy moments, when they managed to jump out of someone's hands and onto the floor - but thankfully all 10 went home accounted for.

What a wonderful way to enhance our stream inquiry, by actually having live subjects in the class to observe. Thank you to James and his family for sharing the frogs with us.

Stream Inquiries DUE!!

Just a reminder, that your Stream Inquiries are due on Monday 8th April - be ready to present your work!